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The following news items pertain to the activities of the State Workforce Investment Board or the former Maine Jobs Council.
May 20, 2013 - Job Fair at the Rockland CareerCenter May 28
May 20, 2013 - Free Courses on Employment Law for Employers Added Due to Popular Demand
May 17, 2013 - Maine Unemployment Rate 6.9 Percent
May 15, 2013 - New Report Describes the Graying of Maine’s Workforce
May 11, 2013 - Bangor CareerCenter Offers Programs for Job Seekers in May
May 11, 2013 - May Events at the Skowhegan CareerCenter
May 11, 2013 - May Programs at the Rockland CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - May Workshops at the Presque Isle CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - May Programs for Job Seekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - May Programs at the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - May Programs for Job Seekers at the Machias CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - May Programs for Job Seekers at the York County CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - May Programs for Job Seekers at the Portland CareerCenter
May 10, 2013 - Nominations Open for Silver Collar Award
May 10, 2013 - Pittsfield Regional Job Fair on May 15
May 10, 2013 - 16th Annual Bangor Job Fair May 14
May 9, 2013 - Betsy Hopkins Named President-Elect of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
May 9, 2013 - Department of Labor Launches New Website for Employers
May 7, 2013 - Job Fair for Veterans on May 9 in Wilton
May 1, 2013 - Free Courses on Employment Law for Employers
April 30, 2013 - Sequestration Forces Changes to Maine’s Extended Unemployment Compensation Program
April 26, 2013 - Machias Area Job Fair Scheduled for May 1
April 26, 2013 - Worker Memorial Day on April 28 Honors People Killed or Injured on the Job
April 26, 2013 - State Workforce Investment Board’s State Plan Approved by U.S. Department of Labor
April 22, 2013 - Reed & Reed Recognized for Workplace Safety
April 13, 2013 - April Programs for Job Seekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter
April 13, 2013 - Spring into a New Career with Training at the Presque Isle CareerCenter
April 13, 2013 - Bangor CareerCenter Offers Programs for Job Seekers in April
April 13, 2013 - Spring Training Starts at the York County CareerCenter
April 13, 2013 - 65 Employers Hiring at York County Job Fair
April 8, 2013 - Worker Injury Data Now Available Online
April 4, 2013 - Spring Career Fair in Presque Isle Features 30 Employers
April 3, 2013 - Spring Your Career Forward with the Wilton CareerCenter’s April Training Programs
April 3, 2013 - April Programs for Job Seekers at the Skowhegan CareerCenter
April 3, 2013 - April Programs at the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick
April 3, 2013 - April Programs for Job Seekers at the Rockland CareerCenter
April 3, 2013 - Spring into a New Job with the Portland CareerCenter’s April Programs
April 1, 2013 - Androscoggin County Holds Tenth Annual Job Fair
April 1, 2013 - Hancock County Job Fair Features 30 Employers
March 29, 2013 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.3 Percent in February
March 26, 2013 - Calais Job Fair Features Two Dozen Employers
March 21, 2013 - Work $mart Workshop to Help Women Veterans Get Good Paying Jobs
March 18, 2013 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.3 Percent in January
March 15, 2013 - Augusta CareerCenter’s Hiring Maine’s Heroes Job Fair Targets Veterans
March 15, 2013 - Spring Jobs Fairs Scheduled Around the State: More Added
March 7, 2013 - State Workforce Investment Board Posts Revisions to State Plan for Public Comment
March 5, 2013 - Maine Department of Labor Warns Citizens of Phone Phishing Scam
March 4, 2013 - March Programs for Job Seekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter
March 1, 2013 - Lewiston CareerCenter’s March 4 Job Fair Targets Unemployed
March 1, 2013 - March Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter
March 1, 2013 - March Programs for Job Seekers at the Skowhegan CareerCenter
March 1, 2013 - March Programs for Job Seekers at the Portland CareerCenter
February 28, 2013 - March Programs for Job Seekers at the York County CareerCenter
February 28, 2013 - Education Forums Highlight Work Opportunities for Social Security Beneficiaries
February 11, 2013 - Maine Employers Should Take Advantage of Tax Credits When Hiring in 2013
February 8, 2013 - Workshop Educates Municipalities about ADA Responsibilities
January 28, 2013 - Public Comment Period for State Workforce Plan Ends Tuesday
January 19, 2013 - Video Explains the Need to Revamp Maine’s Workforce Training System
January 19, 2013 - State Workforce Investment Board Posts State Plan for Public Comment
January 18, 2013 - It’s a Good Time To Update Labor Law Posters
January 18, 2013 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.3 Percent in December
January 2, 2013 - Dawn Self-Cooper Named Manager of the York County CareerCenter
January 1, 2013 - Maine Requests WIA State Plan Extension
December 31, 2012 - January Job Fairs Target Unemployed and Veterans
December 31, 2012 - January Programs for Jobseekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter
December 28, 2012 - January Programs for Job Seekers at the York County CareerCenter
December 28, 2012 - Five Municipal Departments Recognized for Workplace Safety
December 21, 2012 - New Employment Standard Goes into Effect Dec. 31, 2012
December 21, 2012 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.2 Percent in November
December 7, 2012 - CareerCenters See Rise in Number of Job Postings
December 3, 2012 - December Events at the Presque Isle CareerCenter
December 3, 2012 - December Programs for Job Seekers at the York County CareerCenter
November 20, 2012 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.4 Percent in October
November 13, 2012 - Maine Department of Labor Warns Employers of Unemployment Insurance Scam
November 2, 2012 - Health Care Grant Doubles Predicted Number of Workers Assisted
October 17, 2012 - Richard Freund Appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Labor
September 28, 2012 - “Snapshot” Offers Insight on Maine Workers with Disabilities
September 25, 2012 - Kevin Healey Appointed Vice Chair of the State Workforce Investment Board
September 21, 2012 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.6 Percent in August
September 17, 2012 - State Submits Workforce Investment Act State Plan and State Workforce Investment Board Waiver Request to U.S. Department of Labor
September 12, 2012 - Maine Submits Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan for 2012-2016
August 30, 2012 - Report Reveals Changing Nature of Maine’s Manufacturing Sector
August 17, 2012 - State Workforce Investment Board Solicits Input on 2012 WIA State Strategic Plan
August 17, 2012 - Maine Unemployment Rate 7.6 Percent
August 14, 2012 - Input Sought on Wagner-Peyser Agricultural Outreach Plan for 2012-2013
June 28, 2012 - US Department of Labor approves Maine request to modify and extend WIA State Plan and waivers
April 26, 2012 - Commission on Disability and Employment 2011 Annual Report
April 18, 2012 - April 18, 2012 – Maine requests extension of 2011 WIA State Plan
April 13, 2012 - Many Flags/One Campus Model Receives Endorsement of Maine State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB)
April 10, 2012 - First Lady Briefed on Veterans’ Career Services and Employment Trends
April 9, 2012 - Maine’s Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan Modification for the period of July 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
April 6, 2012 - Governor Meets with Jobs Panel on Workforce Training Efforts
March 21, 2012 - Notice of Waiver Request for WIA Employer Training Funds
March 13, 2012 - Group Explores Training Options to Address Logger Shortage
February 15, 2012 - Labor Commissioner to Tour Hancock County Businesses and Discuss Job Creation
February 3, 2012 - Governor Proposes Reforms to Job Training Programs
December 22, 2011 - Governor’s Pilot Program Helps Lewiston Employer Meet Workforce Needs
December 14, 2011 - Maine State Workforce Investment Board to Focus on Job Training and Careers for Maine People
April 6, 2011 - State Seeks Extension of WIA/Wagner-Peyser Plan, Goals, Waivers
January 27, 2011 - 2009 Workforce Investment Act Annual Report
January 27, 2011 - Women’s Employment Issues Committee 2010 Annual Report
January 27, 2011 - Commission on Disability and Employment 2010 Annual Report
December 10, 2010 - Maine’s Aging Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges
May 17, 2010 - Nominations Sought for Senior Friendly Employers
April 30, 2010 - CareerCenter Launches New Website
March 11, 2010 - Apprenticeship Participation Continues Growth in 2009
February 12, 2010 - Maine Receives Health Care Workforce Grant
September 29, 2009 - Maine’s Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan Modification July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
September 23, 2009 - Veterans Receive Priority Service for Training and Employment Services
September 7, 2009 - Labor Day Remarks by Maine Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman
August 28, 2009 - Education Workshops Help Workers Get Credit for Prior Learning
August 26, 2009 - Apprenticeship Featured in HR Magazine
August 13, 2009 - Feedback Sought on Online Learning Portal
August 10, 2009 - Forum Helps Coordinate State Efforts on Green Jobs Grants
August 4, 2009 - Workshops Highlight College Options for Unemployed Workers
July 27, 2009 - New Workforce Panel Focuses on Veterans’ Employment
July 27, 2009 - Recovery Funds Target Green Jobs
June 18, 2009 - 2008 Annual Report of Maine Apprenticeship Program
May 5, 2009 - Lewiston CareerCenter Focuses on Skilled Trades
April 24, 2009 - Public Comment Sought on WIA Strategic Plan Modification
April 21, 2009 - Maine Requests Extension of Workforce Investment Act 2007-2009 Plan
April 12, 2009 - Forum Looks at Youth Related Recovery Funds
February 27, 2009 - Maine Jobs Council Updated on Economic Recovery Bill
February 26, 2009 - MJC Older Worker Committee Discusses Computer Training
February 19, 2009 - CareerCenter Services Offered Again in Ellsworth
January 2, 2009 - Report on Strategic Priorities for MJC Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities
January 2, 2009 - Annual Report of the Maine Jobs Council Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities
October 20, 2008 - Older Worker Committee 2008 Annual Report - Maine Jobs Council
July 25, 2008 - Business Visitation Report on Gardiner Downtown District
May 27, 2008 - Machias CareerCenter Employee Recognized for Service to Youth
May 26, 2008 - Tech School Honors CareerCenter Staff
May 1, 2008 - Disability and Employment Committee Reviews Accomplishments, Sets Goals
April 29, 2008 - Apprenticeship Highlighted at JMG Career Day
April 18, 2008 - Deafness Advisory Council Sets Five Year Plan
April 18, 2008 - CareerCenter Partners in Transition Workshop for Retiring Vets
April 7, 2008 - Commission on Disability and Employment, 2007 Annual Report
April 1, 2008 - Maine Jobs Council Releases Report on Maine Women’s Earnings
March 28, 2008 - Conference Highlights Role of Foreign Born Workers in Maine Economy
March 13, 2008 - Transition Fairs Target At Risk Students
February 28, 2008 - Maine Apprenticeship Program 2007 Annual Report
February 8, 2008 - Wilton CareerCenter Recruits Workers for Papermaking Apprenticeships
January 18, 2008 - Augusta CareerCenter Relocates
September 28, 2007 - Maine's Best Older Worker Employers Recognized
